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A Dry White Season

1989·Movie·R·107 min·6.7(114)

During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

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About A Dry White Season

A Dry White Season is a 1989 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Euzhan Palcy. The cast is led by Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

A Dry White Season was produced by Davros Films, Star Partners II, and Sundance Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1989, and carries a R certification.

Director
Euzhan Palcy
Writers
Colin Welland, Euzhan Palcy
Release date
September 20, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Davros Films, Star Partners II, Sundance Productions
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A Dry White Season cast & crew

A Dry White Season was directed by Euzhan Palcy and written by Colin Welland and Euzhan Palcy.

The cast features Donald Sutherland as Ben du Toit, Janet Suzman as Susan du Toit, Zakes Mokae as Stanley Makhaya, Jürgen Prochnow as Captain Stolz, Susan Sarandon as Melanie Bruwer, and Marlon Brando as Ian McKenzie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Kelvin Pike, and it was produced by Paula Weinstein and Tim Hampton.

Is A Dry White Season worth watching?

A Dry White Season holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, A Dry White Season is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Dry White Season

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Cast of A Dry White Season

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Ben du Toit

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Susan du Toit

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Stanley Makhaya

Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow

Captain Stolz

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Melanie Bruwer

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Ian McKenzie

Winston Ntshona

Winston Ntshona

Gordon Ngubene

Thoko Ntshinga

Thoko Ntshinga

Emily Ngubene

Leonard Maguire

Leonard Maguire

Bruwer

Gerard Thoolen

Gerard Thoolen

Colonel Viljoen

Susannah Harker

Susannah Harker

Suzette du Toit

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Rowen Elmes

Johan du Toit

A Dry White Season — FAQs

Where can I watch A Dry White Season in United States?

A Dry White Season is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is A Dry White Season on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Dry White Season is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is A Dry White Season in?

A Dry White Season is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, Zulu, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Dry White Season?

A Dry White Season runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is A Dry White Season rated?

A Dry White Season is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 114 ratings.

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